EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
Act of courting; showing affection; wooing...
to be cleared (of obstacles/overgrowth)...
to lie down...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/pag-SU-yo/
FIL: Ang pagpapakita ng pagmamahal, pag-aaruga, o pagtatangkang makuha ang pag-ibig ng isang tao, karaniwan sa pamamagitan ng mabubuting gawa, regalo, o paninilbihan.
EN: Act of courting; showing affection; wooing
This is the official term for 'panliligaw' or the 'courting' stage. It's bringing flowers, chocolates, and serenading someone (harana-style). In modern times, 'pagsuyo' is fetching them from work, buying them milk tea, listening to their rants, and sending them funny memes. It's the 'effort' you put in to win someone's heart.
Has a slightly more poetic and traditional feel than 'panliligaw'.
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🇵🇭 Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang walang sawang pagsuyo, nakuha rin niya ang matamis na oo ng dalaga.
🇺🇸 Through his tireless courting, he finally won the young woman's sweet 'yes'.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.